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UFO case file · UFO-26681

Mexico reported disc saucer observation — August 8, 1952

CE1Mexico1952-08-08

Mexico, Mexico

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Case description

On or during August 8, 1952, at or near Mexico, the source reports the following sequence: CONCLUSIONS Was Balloon Possibly Balloon Was Aircraft Probably Aircraft Possibly Aircraft Was Astronomical Possibly Astronomical Other Unknown Data for Evaluation UNCLASSIFIED MCXICO Unidentified Flying Objects RENDER: 3o September 1952 COLLWINQ P.C1Vr:;r, Air Station D'Y I'LU:T.: 19 July 52 Report forwards copies of letters from U.S. Consuls at Veracruz, Veracruz, and Tampico, Tamaulipas, together with newspaper clippings on the subject of flying discs observed in their respective areas. This investigator was called to investigate a report of a flying object observed by an unidentified observer near Azadnomis, Mexico on August 8, 1952. The object was first observed at approximately 1800 hours local time on that date and was observed by the informant for approximately 10 minutes. The informant reported that the object was circular in shape, emitted a bright white light, and appeared to change colors according to the informant. The object was reported to have made no noise and was observed to maneuver in the sky in an unusual manner. The informant reported that during the observation the object appeared to increase in size and then decrease in size before finally disappearing from sight. This investigator interviewed the informant and obtained a complete description of the observed object and the circumstances surrounding the observation. 123), on the subject "Flying Discs". In compliance with the provisions of that circular, the following information is given: The Veracruz morning daily "El Dictamen" reported in today's edition (August 29) that during last night (night before last) there was seen yesterday over the city. It is stated that the disc was larger and flew lower than those seen in other parts. The report is translated: A flying plate blue-green in color and of an uncommon size discovered the sky over Veracruz yesterday morning at 2:10 a.m. with a tremendous speed.

Recorded details

Local time
1800 hours
Craft description
Light Formation; Disc / Saucer; Reported object in Mexico reported disc saucer observation — August 8, 1952
Coordinate precision
COUNTRY
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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